Lake Charles, Louisiana

Private charter · Lake Charles, LA

Private charter to & from Lake Charles

Fly private to Lake Charles for LNG and petrochemical business, casino resorts and the Creole Nature Trail

  • LCH
  • CWF
  • KUXL
  • K5R8

Photo: CTtcg · CC BY-SA 4.0

Price a private flight from Lake Charles

Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

Fly private in Lake Charles

Lake Charles, without the hub.

4
Airports
5
Passengers
49
Direct routes

Lake Charles is the center of southwest Louisiana, and in recent decades it has become one of the most important energy hubs on the Gulf Coast. Liquefied natural gas export terminals, refineries and petrochemical plants along the Calcasieu River and the coast have drawn billions of dollars in investment, bringing a steady flow of engineers, contractors and executives. McNeese State University and two major casino resorts on the lake add to the economy. The city has rebuilt after hurricanes Laura and Delta struck within weeks of each other in 2020.

Lake Charles Regional Airport has limited airline service, and Houston is more than two hours away by road on a busy stretch of I-10. Flying private lets project teams fly in for site visits, then continue on to Houston, Baton Rouge or Lafayette the same day. Chennault International Airport, a former Air Force base, is also nearby. Leisure visitors come for the casino resorts and golf, Mardi Gras and the wildlife of the Creole Nature Trail, which runs south to the Gulf beaches of Cameron Parish.

Airports

Charter to and from Lake Charles airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Lake Charles, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • LCH

    Commercial airport

    Lake Charles Regional Airport

    Lake Charles · KLCH

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    6,500 ft

  • CWF

    Regional airport

    Chennault International Airport

    Lake Charles · KCWF

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    10,702 ft

  • KUXL

    Regional airport

    Southland Field

    Sulphur

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • K5R8

    Regional airport

    De Quincy Industrial Airpark

    De Quincy

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Lake Charles

When to go. Fall through spring is the best time to visit Lake Charles. Mardi Gras brings parades and an active krewe scene in late winter, and spring and fall migration fill the Creole Nature Trail with birds. Summers are hot and humid, and hurricane season runs from June through November, so plan with some flexibility. Winters are mild, ideal for golf and birding.

  1. 01

    Creole Nature Trail

    This All-American Road loops south through marshes, wildlife refuges and Gulf beaches, with chances to see alligators, roseate spoonbills and migrating birds.

  2. 02

    L’Auberge Casino Resort

    On the lake’s edge, this resort offers gaming, a championship golf course, a pool and lazy river, a spa and several restaurants.

  3. 03

    Golden Nugget Lake Charles

    A large casino resort beside L’Auberge with a golf course, spa, pool complex and a range of restaurants and entertainment.

  4. 04

    Charpentier Historic District

    Downtown Lake Charles is home to a collection of Victorian-era homes built by local carpenters, with distinctive architectural details best seen on a walking tour.

  5. 05

    Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu

    This museum showcases one of the largest collections of Mardi Gras costumes in the world, along with exhibits on local traditions.

  6. 06

    Sam Houston Jones State Park

    North of the city, this park features pine and hardwood forests, lagoons and trails along the Calcasieu River, with camping and fishing.

Popular routes

Private flights from Lake Charles

Flights to Lake Charles

Every route from Lake Charles

Questions

Flying private in Lake Charles

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Lake Charles?

Littlebird flies in and out of Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH), Chennault International Airport (CWF), Southland Field (KUXL), and De Quincy Industrial Airpark (K5R8). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Lake Charles?

Enter your departure airport, destination, date and number of passengers above. You'll see an instant price for the whole airplane, with taxes and fees included, and you can book online in a few minutes.

How many passengers can fly on a charter from Lake Charles?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Lake Charles?

Popular trips include Houston (about 45 min), New Orleans (about 1 hr 5 min), Jackson (about 1 hr 20 min), and Little Rock (about 1 hr 50 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Lake Charles, LA safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

More destinations in Louisiana

Your next trip from Lake Charles starts here

Pick your airports, date and time, and see an instant price for the whole airplane, with taxes and fees included.

Get an instant price